Tiny gold particles that absorb laser light and convert it into heat are a promising therapy for destroying tumors. However, controlling the temperature of such gold nanoshells is crucial: The shells...

The hype around wearables is deafening. I say this from the perspective of someone who saw their application in chronic illness management more than 15 years ago. Of course, at that time, it was less...

No two cancer patients respond identically to treatment. Some will be cured while others will see their cancer return, and physicians are at a loss to explain why. Now, using MRI imaging researchers...